Three types of changes are proposed as being generic to an organization's adaptation to its environment. They are: (a) Change in pattern, (b) Change in Structure, and (c ) Change of elements. The typology is based on Atkin's mathematical structure. The typology attempts to characterize change on the basis of what is changed and what is held constant, instead of on the basis of the effects of the change is done in a number of current typologies. The three types of changes are described and discussed with reference to a problem faced by a diverse and fragmented academic department. The typology provides a framework for a strategist to delineate alternative ways in which an organization can be changed to adapt to its environment, to evaluate the pros and cons of each alternative, and to make a choice.

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